Job Opportunities API

Job Summary: Pipe Fusers  have the responsibility of  constructing and  installing  HDPE  or plastic gas piping systems of all sizes, by  means of  fusion.  Pipe Fusers also modify,  inspect, troubleshoot, repair,  clean, and maintain  new and existing underground gas distribution  pip ing  systems   and related equipment ,  following specifications  and  using hand and power tools.  The  P ipe  F user  is essential in communicating with other team members regarding the excavating activities associated with installing the pipe, to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently. Whitak er  Construction offers  a n exceptional  benefit package including: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees   have ownership in the company and its success • Competitive wages • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance • 401 K and Match • Vacation • Paid Holidays • Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing) • Referral Bonuses • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Roles and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the list below. • Construct, install, and maintain piping  systems , appurtenances, and  equipment for natural gas utilities. • Join plastic  polyethylene  piping by means of fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical coupled joints. • Installation  and   replacement of existing   HDPE  gas mains & services. • Measure and mark pipes for cutting. • Layout of pipe, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. • Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement . • Verify specifications by performing quality assurance tests. • Cover pipes with earth or other materials , and compact using compaction equipment. • Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks , and fusion equipment including heating irons. • Load and unload equipment and materials. • Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. • Assist equipment operators by hand digging, and locating underground obstructions as needed. • Work with specialized equipment including  line stop machines (Pinchers), tapping machines,  fusing  machines,   and other necessary tools. • Inspect and t est pip e  systems for leaks. • Assist the equipment operator to d ig trenches to desired or required depths ,  and proper slopes . • Maintain documentation per customers’ requirements • Assist Construction Laborers with labor duties. • Awareness of  working near roadways, understanding traffic control, and knowledge of Blue Stakes laws and safety standards. • Other duties  and responsibilities  may be assigned  by  crew Foreman , or project Superintendent. Skills and Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED preferred . Any vocational training is strongly desired. • Those with an education  and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.). • Knowledge and experience in  underground utility construction  work is preferred, but not required. • Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment . • Excellent  written and verbal  communication skills . • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Obtain DOT/Dominion Energy Fusion Certification • Obtain  OQ Certifi cation. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work. Physical Requirements: • Able and willing  to work long hours  including  day ,  night, weekend  shifts  as  needed, and work outside of normal hours. • Ab le  to  walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently. • A ble to work in outside environments  being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards. • Ability   to work  around live natural gas lines.